Job summary

It is an exciting time for HM Land Registry (HMLR) as we continue on a major transformation programme. HMLR’s ambition is to become the world’s leading land registry for speed, simplicity and an open approach to data.

HMLR are recruiting for experienced Test Manager’s to join our Transformation and Technology team to help us achieve this.

HM Land Registry’s existing software systems and services form part of the critical national infrastructure, safeguarding land and property ownership valued at £8 trillion. This enables over £1 trillion worth of personal and commercial lending to be secured against property across England and Wales.

As a Test Manager, you will be accountable for ensuring that quality is built into the development of all solutions at all stages within the development lifecycle. You will provide expert practice advice and guidance as well as practical advice on complex technical testing issues at project level. You will also be accountable for driving forward the quality agenda in the development of IT solutions and devising and monitoring progress using a range of quality metrics.

Please note that there is a minimum requirement of 30 hours per week.

This role may involve occasional travel which may include stays away from home.

This role may include weekend working to provide support to live assurance testing during deployment to Production.

For more information about this role, please see the attached candidate pack.

Person specification

To be successful in this role, you will hold the following:

• ISTQB Foundation in Software Testing
• ISTQB Advanced Test Manager in Software Testing OR
• Proven track record in Test Management and leading digital teams

You will have experience of upskilling others in test automation and test techniques, and experience of creating robust strategy and plans to ensure quality.

You will have experience of managing multiple workstreams and you can manage risk and implement mitigation plans. You demonstrate experience of continuous integration practices and it is essential you have experience in all testing levels (from Unit to Operational Acceptance Testing (OAT)).

HMLR expect everyone to spend at least 60% of their working time in the office.

Qualifications

• ISTQB Foundation in Software Testing
• ISTQB Advanced Test Manager in Software Testing OR
• Proven track record in Test Management and leading digital teams

Behaviours

We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Leadership
• Changing and Improving
• Communicating and Influencing

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £48,690 HM Land Registry contributes £14,105 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £48,690.00-£52,733.00 per year

Expected hours: No less than 30 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Paid volunteer time

Schedule:

• Flexitime

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 394783